Raj Chetty, the William A. Ackman Professor of Economics at Harvard University and the Director of Opportunity Insights, joins Scott to discuss research around higher education, specifically how elite universities shape who succeeds in the US. We also hear about broader trends regarding upward economic mobility and the role a child’s environment plays in cre ... Show More
Yesterday
Musk vs. Bezos: The Battle to Control Space — with Josh Tyrangiel
We’re a Signal Finalist! Vote for us here. Josh Tyrangiel, staff writer at The Atlantic, joins Scott Galloway to discuss the rivalry between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos—and what their ambitions in space mean for the rest of us. He explains why SpaceX pulled ahead of Blue Origin, h ... Show More
47m 30s
Oct 14
Why Storytelling Is Now the Most Valuable Skill in Tech
AI was supposed to replace writing. Instead, it made storytelling more valuable. In this Deep Dive, Scott explains why companies are paying a premium for perspective and taste in a world flooded with AI-generated content. He also breaks down what this shift means for jobs, media, ... Show More
16m 39s
Oct 2023
Driving Upward Economic Mobility — with Professor Raj Chetty | The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
Pivot will return on Friday! In the meantime, we're bringing you an episode from another podcast in the Pivot universe: The Prof G Pod.
Raj Chetty, the William A. Ackman Professor of Economics at Harvard University and the Director of Opportunity Insights, joins Scott to discuss ... Show More
50m 35s
Sep 2022
87. How Much Are the Right Friends Worth?
<p>Harvard economist Raj Chetty uses tax data to study inequality, kid success, and social mobility. He explains why you should be careful when choosing your grade school teachers — and your friends. </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm. ... Show More
53m 41s
Jun 2024
Cengage Group’s Michael Hansen on the employment-ready syllabus
The ed-tech executive on shifting the discussion to emphasize the economic benefits of education, harnessing AI, skills-based hiring, employer-educator collaboration, and the public policy landscape.
36m 57s
Oct 2024
What’s the Biggest Threat to the U.S. Economy’s Soft-Landing? — ft. Mark Zandi
Scott and Ed open the show by discussing Starboard Value’s activist stake in Pfizer, the end of the Longshoremen’s strike, and Ben Horowitz’s decision to donate to Kamala Harris’s campaign. Then Mark Zandi, Chief Economist of Moody’s Analytics, joins the show to discuss the recen ... Show More
54m 58s
Oct 2020
Professor Darrick Hamilton on 'baby bonds' and the future of our economy post-COVID
Professor Darrick Hamilton is one of the country’s leading economists examining racial disparities. He joins Pete to discuss his impactful work in the emerging field of stratification economics, his ideas on how to close our wealth gap, how to make our economy more equitable, and ... Show More
32m 27s
Aug 2024
How to Build a Rich Life — ft. Ramit Sethi
Ramit Sethi, New York Times Best Selling author of “I Will Teach You To Be Rich,” joins the show to discuss the most common money problems people face. He offers actionable tips for navigating finances with your partner, buying vs. renting your home, and raising your kids to appr ... Show More
52m 20s